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The Light
Rock / Powerpop / Progressive

"Crap Thunder, Shit Lightning!"

London, London and South East
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  10/5/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/thelightgateway  

   The Light: General Info
Member Since6/17/2008
Band MembersTom Matchett - Vocals / Guitar Andy Furmage - Bass Danny Hewis - Drums/Percussion
InfluencesThe Who, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Genesis, Cream, Black Sabbath, Small Faces, The Kinks, Rolling Stones, Wolfmother (or are they just our contemporaries), Saxon, The Clash, Neil Young, Soundgarden, Iron Maiden, Beach Boys (not ironic juxtaposition), Pete Townshend, Marillion, Queen, many others and ourselves.
Sounds LikeThe Who, Led Zeppelin, Cream, Black Sabbath, The Kinks, Rolling Stones, Wolfmother (or are they just our contemporaries), The Clash, Marillion, Queen, The Change.
Record LabelUnsigned
Type of LabelNone




   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 11 2008 7:30P
The Good Ship (Kilburn) London, London and South East
Nov 1 2008 8:00P
Dry Bar (City of London, EC1) London, London and South East

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   About The Light
The Light is a three-piece rock n roll band hailing from the corners of the United Kingdom and based in London town, the capital city of Europe. Unlike the multiplicity of pretenders to the proud tradition of British rock, pop and all the wonderfully weird things in and between, The Light don't spend their time looking at their arses in the mirror and preening their pretty boy NME haircuts. In fact, for a long time the members of The Light didn't have hair cuts at all! Enabling them to cultivate an extended connection with their roots, both musical and follicle. Each member of the group are very attached to their roots, no matter how much the tide of time rages against these twentysomethings, the roots remain largely still intact...and their coats nourished with real marrow for a glossy shine. The Light believe in making music with energy, balls and intelligence. The Light believe in the power of music to do something, and look forward to finding out exactly what that may be for each member and each member of the audience; and to sticking to this whilst the pretenders amongst their pretending contemporaries pretend themselves into becoming real members. The Light believe in using light shows and projections in pubs and clubs near you, so that you think that the money you spent on your bus fare and the effort of traversing the concrete jungle was a good trade. The Light want sound techs, artists, filmmakers and all the brilliant brains out there to get in contact and work with them. The Light have just completed their first recordings, the first tracks of songwriter Tom Matchett's canon of songs, to be cut by the group, with plans to record the mini-opera "Attack Of The Chevron Action Flasher" - a story of darkness, light, stuttering kids, flashing bankers turned nocturnal public wankers, Matrix Churchill and parks - in the second half of 2008. The Light has lots of other plans...but is going to keep it close to its chest until it has the good good people on board with it to bring it all together. In the meantime, The Light want gigs and wants you to ask them. Make it so!
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ken Barclay





Oct 5 2008 12:10 PM

Thanks for adding me.

i hope that you enjoy, some of my music.

i just checked out your page.

i like your sound.

i'll check out your page again, later on today.

Have a great day.


Ken Barclay
Tom Matchett





Sep 30 2008 11:08 PM

Crikey! The Light?!!!!! Live in Kilburn, London on October 11th?!!!!!!

I'll have a slice of that Malt Loaf, Guv'nor!

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Elke





Sep 21 2008 6:03 PM

Hey Tom!!!

The Brief sounds good, better than ever :-)
I am well, school starts again tomorrow after 3 months of vacation. How are you doing and how was the US of A??

See you,
Elke
Admir





Sep 20 2008 4:01 PM

I'm glad hear that your drummer calmed down.
And I love to hear those great basslines once more =)

That's about it.
Keep up the good work :)!
The Rock and Roll Report





Sep 16 2008 3:10 AM

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Thanks for the add request!

Welcome to the world of The Rock and Roll Report, Rock and Roll Report Radio, the Rock and Roll Report Podcast and the Triple R Girl. Make sure you stay in touch and email me if you would be interested in being considered for the podcast.

The new site is humming along nicely and make sure you check out the weekly Rock and Roll Report Podcast!

Thanks again!

Mark
www. rockandrollreport. com
rockandrollreport@gmail.com
The Straight A





Aug 28 2008 1:17 AM

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Cheers and greetings from Frankfurt/Germany!

Sidewalk Gray





Aug 25 2008 7:21 PM

Hi
Thanks for the support and kind words!!!
Just dropping by to let you know about our special offer!!!
We are offering free postage worldwide and signing the CD for our myspace friends!!!
You can purchase our album from our home page...
Just click on the "buy it now"... (paypal)
It is $15.00US...And takes about 10 days to get to you.

Cheers and thanks again for the support...

SIDEWALK GRAY
Broccoli Music


Is Online


Aug 25 2008 9:59 AM

Cheers for checking us out, if your looking for the best bands in the UK then check out our website and join the mailing list for all the news!.


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Aug 24 2008 7:55 PM

Yes, The World needs more Light
X
Tom Matchett





Aug 23 2008 7:10 PM

Hey,

Is it true that you can hear The Paper Dolls LIVE on KEXP this Saturday @ 10pm (9pm load in) over t'Interweb (kexp. org) or on your standard radio reception unit (or wireless as my Grandmother used to call it, bless her the techno savant)?

Holy shit! That means that even a simple English boy such as I, with but two degrees, can tune into this here in London to listen to this groundbreaking event...

CRIKEY! I said, "CRIKEY!"

Crumbs! Sounds like awfully good value and the most fun for free that you can have without taking your clothes off!
David Lee





Aug 20 2008 5:08 AM

Thanks for saying hello it's good on ya'.

Great sounds.

cheers
Sidewalk Gray





Aug 18 2008 1:04 PM

Hi !
How are you?
Just dropping by to thank you for your friendship and for your support !!!
And feel free to download "wonderland" from our page as it is free :-)
Cheers
SIDEWALK GRAY
Heresy Promotions





Aug 18 2008 12:14 PM

Thanks for the request



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pearljammer





Aug 18 2008 8:16 AM

Keep On Rocking In The Free World!

RWH
pearljammer. com
The Wayward Girls





Aug 17 2008 10:51 PM

wish we could be there! your schedule is looking very international!
The Light





Aug 17 2008 7:11 PM

The Light Live At The Larrik
Lisa





Aug 17 2008 3:45 PM

your welcome x
Natalie





Aug 17 2008 3:04 PM

Hey!
Thanks for the add...and the compliments lol.
Love your sound!
Nat x :D
Caveman Joe





Aug 7 2008 8:58 AM

Greetings from Caveland!
SISTER TIFFANY LEE





Aug 6 2008 9:11 PM

FULL TILT - Ice Cream, Pinball & Rock n' Roll - Sept. 5th you have another gig.
YEEHAW! xxx
DAGMAR, WAYWARD MOTHER





Jul 16 2008 12:29 AM

LIKE AN EASTER EGG HUNT ONLY USING A PICTURE OF YOU INSTEAD OF AN EGG.
MANIFESTA 7





Jul 13 2008 5:59 PM

MANIFESTA7

Thanks
for the add !!
Manifesta 7, the European Biennial of Contemporary
Art, will take place in the region of Trentino-South Tyrol
Italy
from 19 July until 2 November 2008.
ManicMatty





Jul 8 2008 8:27 PM

dude u mean the acceptance :P
ArtRabbit





Jul 7 2008 11:38 AM





Thanks for the request.

Visit us on www. artrabbit. com

:)
SISTER TIFFANY LEE





Jul 3 2008 11:41 PM

serioulsy rockin' - can i get a drum roll please? i love it!
BURN





Jul 3 2008 9:16 PM

BURN!..
Fancy A Pint





Jul 3 2008 8:15 AM

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Jul 2 2008 11:25 PM

Thanks guys!
Hope your rocking over there!!!
JB
Rhythm Factory





Jul 2 2008 11:16 PM

Thanks for the add!!!
For events details, pics, vids and more go to:
Our MYSPACE or Our WEBSITE



Cheers from Rhythm Factory
My Generation





Jul 1 2008 11:16 PM

Thanks Tom...the new band sounds great! We'll give Barry a pint for ye!

Cheers

MY GEN

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Elke





Jun 19 2008 10:36 AM

May I say the beginning of 'Popular' sounds quite Who-like?
It's a really nice song!
Keep it up Tom :-)

grtz Elke
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